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Countywide Projects

Countywide Projects are available to any Placer County 4-H member in addition to any projects available at your club level. These projects have their own schedules and meeting dates and it is up to the member to keep informed of meetings. Participating in Countywide Projects is a great way to interact with members from other clubs who have similar interests.

Primary members are eligible to participate in projects marked with a (*).

Please contact the leader for information about the project, including meeting dates, time commitments, youth and parent expectations.

Junior Master Gardener

Host Club: Placer Hills

Project Information:

The Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is an innovative 4-H youth gardening project. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental science education through fun and creative activities.

The JMG program introduces young gardeners to the art and science of gardening, and helps them develop leadership and life skills to become good citizens within their communities, schools and families.

Youth will work towards becoming Certified Junior Master Gardeners and have the opportunity to earn pins for their hat along the way.

There will be a mandatory orientation meeting December 1st, 2:30pm-4:00pm.

Maximum Capacity: 10

Leader(s): Johnna Humber & Noel Lehman

How to enroll: In ZSuite, click on Units and add the Placer Hills unit, then add the Junior Master Gardener project. If you are unable to edit your units and projects, please contact the 4-H office to have the project added.

Line Dancing

Host Club: Sheridan

Project Information:

Learn a new dance each meeting, have fun and meet members from other clubs.

Maximum Capacity: 40

Leader(s): Leslie Miller & Haylie Virrueta

How to enroll: In ZSuite, click on Units and add the Sheridan unit, then add the Line Dancing project. If you are unable to edit your units and projects, please contact the 4-H office to have the project added.

Pocket Pets

Host Club: Ophir

Project Information:

The pocket pet project will help you explore what kind of pet fits into your family’s lifestyle and how you can be an excellent caretaker for it.

  • Learn about the proper care, grooming and feeding of your pet
  • Learn about building and maintaining your pets habitat
  • Learn to identify the parts of your pet for conversations with your vet
  • Purchase and use the appropriate grooming equipment and techniques
  • Practice appropriate training for your pet
  • Learn how to show your pet

Leader(s): Liz Unden & Aaron Unden

How to enroll: In ZSuite, click on Units and add the Ophir unit, then add the Animal Husbandry/Pocket Pets project. If you are unable to edit your units and projects, please contact the 4-H office to have the project added.